Nghe An police seized more than 200 kg of drugs in 2017

On the morning of January 23, Nghe An Provincial Police held a conference to deploy police work in 2018. Colonel Nguyen Huu Cau - Member of the Provincial Party Committee, Director of the Provincial Police Department chaired the conference.

Attending the conference were comradesSenior Lieutenant General Bui Van Nam - Member of the Party Central Committee, Deputy Minister of Public Securityand representatives of the leaders of the affiliated Departments.

On the side of Nghe An province, there were comrades: Nguyen Dac Vinh - Member of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Head of the Provincial National Assembly Delegation; Nguyen Xuan Duong - Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee.

Conference scene. Photo: Tien Hung

According to Colonel Nguyen Huu Cau, in 2017, Nghe An Provincial Police achieved many outstanding achievements. In particular, the force was proactive and sensitive in grasping the situation, promptly advising Party committees and authorities at all levels to effectively handle emerging incidents related to security and order. Absolutely protecting the safety of domestic delegations and international guests visiting and working in Nghe An as well as important political and social events taking place in the area.

Colonel Nguyen Huu Cau speaks at the conference. Photo: Tien Hung

“Over the past year, Nghe An Provincial Police have drastically implemented preventive measures and effectively fought against all types of crimes, preventing the formation of organized crimes and mafia-style activities,” said the head of Nghe An Police, adding that in 2017, crimes against social order decreased by 0.48%; the rate of investigation and discovery of this type of crime reached more than 82%, exceeding the target assigned by the Ministry of Public Security. Of which, very serious and especially serious cases achieved a 100% case-solving rate.

Also according to Colonel Nguyen Huu Cau, in 2017, Nghe An Police arrested more than 1,000 drug cases, confiscating more than 215 kg of various drugs. The amount of drugs seized was 1.7 times higher than in 2016. This year, Nghe An Police also discovered many famous criminal, economic, and position cases, which were praised and rewarded by the leaders of the Ministry of Public Security, the Provincial Party Committee, and the Provincial People's Committee. The work of arresting, detaining, investigating, and handling criminals... was ensured to be in accordance with regulations, without any injustice or mistakes.

Provincial Party Secretary Nguyen Dac Vinh highly appreciated the achievements of Nghe An Police in 2017. Photo: Tien Hung

In 2017, Nghe An Police continued to be ranked first by the Ministry of Public Security in administrative reform. Many administrative procedures were shortened in time and stages. Thousands of officers and soldiers were sent to the grassroots to carry out procedures for issuing ID cards, free of charge, for nearly 10,000 policy beneficiaries.

Colonel Nguyen Huu Cau said that last year the movement of the entire people protecting the security of the Fatherland continued to be promoted. The people's security posture was well built in association with the national defense posture. A large number of people were mobilized to participate in ensuring security and order right at the grassroots level.

In particular, many advanced models and typical examples have been built and replicated in the movement of the entire people to protect the national security. Accordingly, the whole province currently has 945 models, of which in 2017, 3 models were replicated nationwide by the Ministry of Public Security....

Senior Lieutenant General Bui Van Nam speaks at the conference. Photo: Tien Hung

With these results, in the 2017 emulation movement summary, Nghe An Police was awarded the Excellent Emulation Flag by the Prime Minister.

Speaking at the conference, comrade Nguyen Dac Vinh highly appreciated the results that Nghe An Police had achieved in 2017. Especially in advising the Provincial Party Committee and People's Committee to direct the assurance of security and order in the area.

“In 2017, it must be affirmed that the officers and soldiers of Nghe An Police have made every effort to ensure security and order. They have excellently completed the assigned tasks. Nghe An Police deserve to be awarded the Excellent Emulation Flag by the Prime Minister,” Comrade Nguyen Dac Vinh emphasized.

Senior Lieutenant General Bui Van Nam awarded the Emulation Flag of the Ministry of Public Security to 4 groups. Photo: Tien Hung

Impressed with the fight against drugs, comrade Nguyen Dac Vinh said that in 2017, Nghe An Police continuously destroyed many large drug trafficking and transportation lines.

"Thanks to the active fight against drug crimes, the drug crime situation in the area has recently shown more positive signs," said the head of Nghe An Provincial Party Committee, sending his thanks to the police officers.

In addition, the Provincial Party Secretary also highly appreciated Nghe An Police in coordinating and organizing the provincial defense area exercise in 2017. This exercise was commended by the Ministry of National Defense as well as Military Region 4. Comrade Nguyen Dac Vinh asked Nghe An Police to continue to strive and promote the achieved results.

Chairman of Nghe An Provincial People's Committee awarded the Emulation Flag of the Provincial People's Committee to 3 collectives. Photo: Tien Hung

Meanwhile, stating that in 2017, Nghe An Provincial Police had excellently completed many assigned tasks, Senior Lieutenant General Bui Van Nam affirmed that the Ministry of Public Security recognized these achievements.

In 2018, Deputy Minister Bui Van Nam requested Nghe An Police to continue to identify the goal of ensuring security, order and social safety. Create an environment for local economic development. Proactively forecast and grasp the situation to handle and advise local Party committees and authorities to resolve issues related to security and order.